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8 Billion and Counting …

8 billion and counting

Hi everyone, and happy holidays a bit early. On November 15, the world’s population hit 8 billion people. As many of you know — thank you so much to everyone whoContinue reading “8 Billion and Counting …”

Posted byUPEC StaffDecember 13, 2022December 14, 2022Posted inBlog

UPEC Press Event and Social Gathering to Mark Global Population Hitting 8 Billion

upec public meeting discussing global population

Please Join UPEC Monday evening November 14 at Proper Burger to Mark the Global Population Reaching 8 Billion. 

Posted byDerek HoffNovember 3, 2022February 3, 2023Posted inBlog

Abort the Polluting Port!

abort-the-polluting-port

UPEC (the Utah Population and Environment Council) was founded in 1997 because we (and I was among the founders) despaired that Utah leaders were failing to recognize how continued rapidContinue reading “Abort the Polluting Port!”

Posted byAnn O’ConnellOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022Posted inBlog

On Sustainable Design and Population

Hi everyone, my name is Dani Huckabone, and I am the social media and design intern at UPEC. (So, if you are seeing this blog entry on the web, pleaseContinue reading “On Sustainable Design and Population”

Posted byDani HuckaboneSeptember 24, 2022September 24, 2022Posted inBlogTags:population, sustainable design

A View From Nepal

a view from nepal

We offer a bit of good news and hope in the form of an update from Nepal, a country seeing dramatic birth rate declines due to its investments in communityContinue reading “A View From Nepal”

Posted byUPEC StaffJuly 21, 2022July 22, 2022Posted inBlog

Wasteful Consumption Impacts Our Environment

wasteful consumption impacts our environment

Be watchful of what you consume. Our actions have consequences we are unaware of. The following provides information on wasteful practices associated with food, clothing, fuel and technology. 

Posted byDoug StarkJune 28, 2022May 28, 2025Posted inBlogTags:Consumption

Why We Should Look to UFOs to Stop Climate Change

Why We Should Look to UFOs to Stop Climate Change

It’s time to talk about UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) and climate change. Wait! What? Well, yes, UPEC (Utah Population and Environment Council) has a mission beyond nudging us toward lowerContinue reading “Why We Should Look to UFOs to Stop Climate Change”

Posted byUPEC StaffMay 31, 2022July 22, 2022Posted inBlog

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